VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Fairfax County Park Authority - Spring Hill
1239 Spring Hill Road
Mc lean, VA 22102
(703) 827-0989

Current Inspector: Sarah Zirzow (703) 479-4675

Inspection Date: Feb. 21, 2025

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 Administration 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training 8VAC20-780 Physical Plant 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision 8VAC20-780 Programs 8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies 8VAC20-780 Special Services 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above to include standards found out of compliance during the previous inspection. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.

Technical Assistance:

Technical assistance provided for lead qualifications and documentation in staff files. Once lead water testing results are reviewed and approved by VDH, please forward confirmation. THE PROVIDER MUST SEND DOCUMENTATION TO THE LI THAT THE BACKGROUND CHECKS HAVE BEEN REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 10 DAYS FOLLOWING THIS NOTIFICATION DATED FEBRUARY 21, 2025. ONCE THE BACKGROUND CHECK IS RECEIVED BY THE CENTER, THE RESULTS MUST BE FORWARDED TO THE LICENSING INSPECTOR.

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on February 21, 2025, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 10:00 a.m. and ended at 11:45 a.m. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 20 children present and 2 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 3 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on February 28, 2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.011-F
Description:	The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 10/02/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.
Plan of Correction:	Insured most recent copy of inspection is posted on bulletin board outside Preschool rooms.
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Repeat Violation The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #1, employed for 2 and a half years, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check or sex offender check from one state.
Plan of Correction:	Waiting on Staff #1 to have criminal history letter notarized. Once completed I will email a copy. Sex offenders check was completed and placed in personnel file.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of Child #3, who had been enrolled for over 30 days.
Plan of Correction:	Notified parents of Child #5 again about missing physical. Gave them until 3/7/25 to turn it in.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. -The record for Child #1 and Child #5 were missing addresses for two emergency contacts. -The record for Child #2, enrolled for 14 days, was missing documentation of viewing proof of the child?s identity and age.
Plan of Correction:	Notified parents of Child 1 & 2 concerning missing documentation. Gave each parent until March 7th to bring it in.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Repeat Violation The center is required to maintain staff records with the required information. The record for Staff #1, #2, and #3 did not contain the verification of age requirement.
Plan of Correction:	Requested copy of Staff 1, 2, & 3 driver's license. Placed copy in their personnel folder.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Classroom #1 contained cracking and chipping of a lower cabinet under the sink area and peeling paint near the classroom door.
Plan of Correction:	Covered chipped cabinet door with gorilla tape until door can be replaced by building maintenance. Wall will be painted by 3/2/25.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Description:	In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. Classroom #2 contained an uncovered low outlet within reach, near a shelf with toys for children.
Plan of Correction:	Covered outlet.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-G
Description:	When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated. Five lunch containers in Classroom #2 were not labeled or dated.
Plan of Correction:	Reviewed regulations with staff on labeling lunch boxes with name & date.